{"product_id":"the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother-9781644117262","title":"The Goddess Casts the Runes: Divination and Wisdom of the Earth Mother","description":"\u003cb\u003eA transformative perspective on the sacred feminine origins of the runic alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark in Mother Goddess lore, offering an alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that have historically shaped runic interpretation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, Anu Dudleyshows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odin-centric mythology that has long dominated interpretations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffering a more comprehensive understanding of their significance in relation to feminine energy and the Triple Goddess--the triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone--Dudley delves into the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark, intertwining themes of ecofeminism and Earth-based spirituality to provide a compelling alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that shape runic interpretation. She also addresses Odin's appropriation of the runes and their treatment in the \u003ci\u003eHávamál\u003c\/i\u003e poem, highlighting how their meanings were rebranded within a patriarchal culture. Dudley then shows how to read and interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, offering methods of divination aligned with the feminine. She also discusses casting techniques and considerations for rune interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReframing the runes as symbols of our connection with the living world and setting aside male-oriented hero myths, this book rediscovers an ancient, intuitive, Earth-based spirituality that reveals the runes as representations of the Earth Mother ideals of compassion, wisdom, and justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnu Dudley is a retired history professor and an ordained Pagan minister. She has taught such courses as \u003ci\u003eHistory of the Goddess, Paganism 101, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEthical Magic\u003c\/i\u003e. The longtime producer of the radio show \u003ci\u003eEarthwise: Reflections on Earth-Based Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e, she lives off-grid in a small homesteading community.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Destiny Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648810549522,"sku":"9781644117262","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_abdb49a9-41a5-4b5c-ab01-2795dbedd9ba.jpg?v=1759834339","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother-9781644117262","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}